Family Types Dialog

Use the Family Types dialog to organize, create, and modify family type parameters.

In the Family editor, Click Create tab Properties panel (Family Types). The existing parameters, parameter values, and formulas for generating parameter values display under appropriate groups. Use the tools in the dialog to change the parameterization of the family.

Tool or field	Description
Type Name	Selects the type in which parameter values are to be edited.
New Type	Adds a type to the family. The newly created type copies all parameter values and formulas from the currently selected type.
Rename Type	Opens a dialog in which you can enter a new name for the family type.
Delete Type	Deletes the currently selected family type.
Search	Accepts text strings to narrow the listing of parameters of the family type. The search field matches text strings in the Parameter, Value, and Formula fields. For example, enter thickness to show only parameters containing the word thickness
Clear Search	Clears the search text string to reveal all available parameters.
Parameter	To edit this field, click the (Edit Parameter) button.
Value	Edits the value associated with the parameter.
Formula	Displays the formula that can generate the parameter value. Formulas can be used to calculate values based on the values of other parameters.
Lock	Constrains the parameter to the current value.
Edit Parameter	Opens the Parameter Properties dialog to modify the currently selected parameter. Note that there are built-in parameters that cannot be edited in most Revit families.
New Parameter	Opens the Parameter Properties dialog to create a new parameter to the family.
Delete Parameter	Deletes the currently selected parameter from the family. Note that there are built in parameters that cannot be deleted in most Revit families.
Move parameter up	Repositions the parameter up one in the dialog parameter list within its group.
Move parameter down	Repositions the parameter down one in the dialog parameter list within its group.
Sort parameters in ascending order	Sorts the dialog parameter list in alphabetical order within each group.
Sort parameters in descending order	Sorts the dialog parameter list in reverse alphabetical order within each group.
OK	Accepts the changes to parameters and closes the Family Types dialog.
Cancel	Cancels the changes to parameters and closes the Family Types dialog.
Apply	Accepts the changes to parameters leaving the Family Types dialog open.